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Inventory of the DeWitt Nelson Papers, 1940 – 1976

Descriptive Summary

Abstract: DeWitt Nelson (1901-1996) was national forest supervisor, state forester, director of the California Department of Natural Resources, director of the California Department of Conservation, and university professor.

Papers consist of ten bound volumes of speeches and papers by Nelson throughout his forestry and academic career. Topics include silviculture, conservation, taxation, and management. Also contains miscellaneous documents about forestry legislation.

Title: DeWitt Nelson Papers, 1940 - 1976

Creator: Nelson, DeWitt (1901-1996)

Repository: Forest History Society Library and Archives

Call Number: 3913

Language of Material: Material in English

Extent: 1.5 linear feet (1 record carton)

 

Biographical Note

DeWitt Nelson (1901-1996) was national forest supervisor, state forester, director of the California Department of Natural Resources, director of the California Department of Conservation, and university professor.

Nelson was born on January 13, 1901 in Madrid, Iowa. He spent most of his youth in Boone, Iowa. In 1925, he graduated from Iowa State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry. His career has been in the broad field of education and public administration with emphasis on the conservation, development, management, and protection of natural resources. He served 19 years with the United States Forest Service, 9 years as State Forester for California, and 13 years as Director of the Departments of Conservation and Natural Resources. During the last five years of his active career, he served as Professor of Forestry and Outdoor Recreation at Iowa State University, Oregon State University, and the University of California, Berkeley. Throughout his productive career, DeWitt Nelson was a member of many prominent social and professional organizations and was honored for his distinguished work with numerous medals and awards. He retired on May 31, 1971 at the age of 70.

 

Collection Overview

Papers consist of ten bound volumes of speeches and papers by Nelson throughout his forestry and academic career. Topics include silviculture, conservation, taxation, and management. Also contains miscellaneous documents about forestry legislation.

A single file folder of photographic reproductions (photocopies of pictures) pertaining to Nelson's work and family was added to the collection in December 1991.

Collection Arrangement

  1. Speeches and Other Papers, 1941-1976

Subject Headings

  • Forest conservation -- California
  • Forest management -- California
  • Foresters -- California
  • Foresters -- United States
  • Forestry law and legislation -- United States
  • Forests and forestry -- California
  • Forests and forestry -- Taxation -- California
  • Forests and forestry -- United States
  • Nelson, DeWitt (1901-1996)

 

Detailed Description of the Collection

1. Speeches and Other Papers, 1941-1976.
  • Volume Index
    Index
  • Volume I
    Speeches while State Forester and Director, Department of Natural Resources, State of California, 1941-1955
  • Volume II
    Speeches while Director, Department of Natural Resources, State of California, 1956-1958
  • Volume III
    Speeches while Director, Department of Natural Resources, State of California, 1959-1960
  • Volume IV
    Speeches while Director, Department of Conservation, State of California, 1961-1962
  • Volume V
    Speeches while Director, Department of Conservation, State of California, 1963-1964
  • Volume VI
    Speeches while Director, Department of Conservation, State of California, 1965-1966
  • Volume VII
    Speeches while Visiting Professor at Iowa State University, Oregon State University, and the University of California, Berkeley, October 1966-May 1968
  • Volume VIII
    Speeches while Professor of Forestry and Outdoor Recreation at Iowa State University, November 1968-February 1971
  • Volume IX
    Speeches and Miscellaneous Papers and Documents while Resources Consultant, 1971-1976

 

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

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Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], DeWitt Nelson Papers, Library and Archives, Forest History Society, Durham, NC, USA.

Processing Information

Processed by Michele Justica, June 1990

Encoded by Amanda Ross, September 2008

Funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission supported the encoding of this finding aid. Support for digitization and outreach provided by the Alvin J. Huss Endowment.